2020/21 James Rodriguez

[Egil Olsen]

I think you also have to factor in how little supply from deep he gets. A lot of games he had to become a deep lying ball mover and then trying to get up the field and score/create. Very few players do that consistently at a high level. They're usually called Messi. If he's fit and we can find a consistent source of forward ball movement 20 G+As is in range.

You must also include in this equation that players get far more time, the deeper they are in the field. The higher he is on the field, the less time and space he will have.

 

[TheBigIguana]

You must also include in this equation that players get far more time, the deeper they are in the field. The higher he is on the field, the less time and space he will have.

I don't think James struggles in tight spaces

 

[blueblue]

Has now worked with Benitez for over a week and been involved in a practice game.
I think that by now both manager and player may have agreed that he has a future with us... or not.

 

[zukai12_]

Happy birthday hunk

 

[MisterJ]

Is he staying? Really hope so (can't be bothered to change my avatar...)

 

[Egil Olsen]

I don't think James struggles in tight spaces

No, not when he was top of his game.

 

[chicoazul]

He’s one of the greatest players you’ve seen play for Everton, and you’re scared that he was playing for the manager not the club, and may be about to drop us. Don’t fear what may be, instead appreciate what is.

 

[blue61]

I don't think James struggles in tight spaces

Insert 'yer ma' comments here.

 

[Toffeemeister]

He obviously has a lot of quality so I hope he stays even if he can only manage 25+ games.

 

[Toast]

 

[BirkenheadBlue]

Insert 'yer ma' comments here.

He said tight.

 

[Sassy Colombian]

Feliz Cumpleaños, James. Now that you are 30 let’s try to be more mature and a bit less egocentric. Love ya!

 

[Martin Alvito]

I don't think James struggles in tight spaces

This. James, like Iniesta, is lethal in tight spaces requiring demanding passes.

 

[T LEAFE]

Swap him for Jon Joe Shelvey and play him with Jon Joe Kenny

 

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